Electronic Press Kit
Dr. Marisa Ishikawa
Dr. Marisa Ishikawa is a performer, entrepreneur, and educator located in Houston, TX. She serves as the second violinist of the internationally recognized Carpe Diem String Quartet. She has performed nationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Freer Gallery, and Jordan Hall, and internationally in Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and China. With degrees in both music and business administration, she co-founded the nonprofit chamber music organization Austin Camerata. Since 2016, Austin Camerata has been dedicated to broadening the audience for chamber music through creative artistic collaborations, performing in unique venues, and inclusive concert experiences. She is also the co-founder of Opus 1 Chamber Music School, Houston’s chamber music program for pre-college and adult students. As an educator, she has served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder and currently maintains a robust pre-college studio in Houston.
Discover More
Carpe Diem String Quartet
Dr. Ishikawa currently serves as the second violinist of the internationally recognized Carpe Diem String Quartet. Click below to learn more about the ensemble.
Austin Camerata
Austin Camerata is an arts nonprofit organization co-founded by Dr. Ishikawa. Austin Camerata’s mission is to enrich the city of Austin by introducing new audiences to the world of chamber music through creative concerts, artistic collaborations, and community outreach.
Opus 1 Chamber Music School
Dr. Ishikawa is co-founder and faculty of the Opus 1 Chamber Music School. Opus 1 teaches chamber music, communication skills, and musical sensitivity to pre-college and adult students in Houston, TX.
Listen -Dances of the Yogurt Maker
Carpe Diem String Quartet’s latest album featuring the string chamber music of composer Erberk Eryilmaz. Produced by Grammy Award winner Judith Sherman and Gold Prize winner of the Global Music Awards.
Videos
“Ishikawa cascaded and flowed with lovey tone in a solo clearly intended for her.” — Clevelandclassical.com
Press Photos
Click on a photo to download
